After a full day of hands-on test drives at the Texas Truck Rodeo, standout vehicles earned top honors, recognizing exceptional achievements in performance, capability, comfort, and innovation.
See the list of winners below!
Compact SUV
Winner: 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD
"Always a class act."
2nd: 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport (AWD)
3rd: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4Motion
Mid-Size SUV
Winner: 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite
"Gamechanger."
2nd: 2025 Toyota 4Runner
3rd: 2025 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+
Full-Size SUV
Winner: 2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X
"Super Large Beast."
2nd: 2025 Lexus LX 700h Hybrid Overtrail
3rd: 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak
Luxury SUV
Winner: 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD
"Well Done."
2nd: 2025 Lexus LX 700h Hybrid Overtrail
3rd: 2025 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+
Off-Road SUV
Winner: 2025 INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon Fieldmaster
"This thing rocks!"
2nd: 2025 Toyota 4Runner
3rd: 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite
Electric SUV
Winner: 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy
"Keeps its promise."
2nd: 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited 4xe
Mid-Size Pickup Truck
Winner: 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter
"Just the right size."
2nd: 2025 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
Full-Size Pickup Truck
Winner:2026 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 5.7L HEMI V-8 eTorque
"Beautiful Interior."
2nd: 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Rally
Heavy-Duty Pickup Truck
Winner: 2026 Ram 2500 Warlock 6.7L Cummins I6 Turbo Diesel
"Glad to see it back."
Luxury Pickup Truck
Winner: 2026 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 5.7L HEMI V-8 eTorque
"Tough for the work a day world, nice enough for date night."
Off-Road Pickup Truck
Winner: 2026 Ram 1500 RHO - High Output Hurricane 3.0L Twin Turbo
" A monster."
2nd: 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter
3rd: 2025 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster Fieldmaster
Best Powertrain
Winner: Honda CR-V Trailsport Hybrid AWD
- The four hybrid-electric CR-V trims, including the new TrailSport Hybrid, feature the award-winning 4th-generation Honda two-motor hybrid system. The powerful and efficient powertrain includes two large and powerful electric motors to deliver a sporty driving experience, with 204 horsepower, 247 lb.-ft of torque, and exceptional fuel economy ratings.
- This configuration allows for the use of a larger and more powerful propulsion motor, which now has an increased torque output of 247 lb.-ft. (+15 lb.-ft.). It also maintains its 181 hp over a broader range of motor rpm, thereby improving response.
- The new propulsion motor uses new high-performance magnets that, as before, are made without heavy rare-earth metals. Internally, the motor uses a multi-ring structure that helps enable a higher peak motor speed of 14,500 rpm, an improvement of 11.5%. This higher motor speed also contributes to a higher sustained top speed capability for CR-V hybrid models (Sport and Sport Touring) of 115 mph, 28% faster than its predecessor.
••The new side-by-side arrangement also enables the use of an additional direct-drive gear set with a new low-speed lock-up clutch (deployed in CR-V only), allowing engine drive at urban speeds and supporting the ability to tow up to 1,000 pounds, a first for the two-motor hybrid system.
2nd: Lexus LX 700h Hybrid